water
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/ˈwɔːtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɔːtə(r)/
noun
A1
a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in lakes, rivers, and oceans, used for drinking and cleaning
People need clean water to drink and stay healthy.
A1
a body of water, like a lake, river, sea, or ocean
The water in the lake is very clear and blue.
A1
the top part of a body of water
The sunlight sparkled on the water.
A2
the water in a specific lake, river, sea, or ocean
The water in this river is safe to swim in.
R
a part of the sea or ocean that belongs to a country
Ships must follow rules when in another country's water.
R
a difficult, dangerous, or new situation
Starting a new job can feel like entering unknown water.
verb
B1
to give water to plants
You should water the plants every day to help them grow.
R
to have tears in your eyes
When I cut the onion, my eyes started to water.
R
to produce saliva in your mouth
The smell of fresh bread made my mouth water.
R
to give an animal water to drink
Remember to water the dog after your walk.
R
to supply land with water
The fields are watered by a nearby river.
R
to add water to a drink, especially alcohol
Some people water their drinks to make them less strong.
translation
a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in lakes, rivers, and oceans, used for drinking and cleaning; a body of water, like a lake, river, sea, or ocean; the top part of a body of water; the water in a specific lake, river, sea, or ocean; a part of the sea or ocean that belongs to a country; a difficult, dangerous, or new situation
to give water to plants; to have tears in your eyes; to produce saliva in your mouth; to give an animal water to drink; to supply land with water; to add water to a drink, especially alcohol
Word Forms
3rd Present
waters
Past
watered
Perfect
watered
Progressive
watering
Plural
waters